Warehouse Agent

Airportworker; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 24,151 - 34,396; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

A logistics company based in Irving, Texas is looking for a Warehouse Agent responsible for loading and unloading air cargo. Candidates must have a high school diploma and valid driver's license. Physical capabilities include lifting 70 lbs and working in noisy environments. Benefits include 401K matching and health insurance. The role involves communication with team members and operating equipment like forklifts while adhering to safety procedures. Candidates should be prepared for rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for moving air cargo within designated warehouse.
• Load and unload cargo from pallets and containers.
• Build up cargo for outbound flights.
• Facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo to and from semitrucks.
• May operate basic cargo handling equipment such as forklift.
• Check freight for proper piece count, weight, dimensions and documents.
• May transport cargo using a vehicle with depth perception.
• Engage in proper communication with ground crew during push-out.

Skills

Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language

Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends

Ability to judge distances

Ability to successfully communicate with others

Education

HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent

Job description

The work of a Warehouse Agent includes the following: loading and unloading of cargo (mail, express, freight, and company material) on and off aircraft; the transporting of cargo between terminals and aircraft; the ramp transfers of cargo where required; the receiving, delivering, and physical handling of freight and company material, export at the designated docks, the completion of forms and messages related to and necessary for the performance of the designated locations of the functions described. May be assigned to perform routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities with or without powered equipment. May be assigned to assist in monitoring security of facility. Comply with WFS site security procedures for assigned warehouse and other operations. Remain cognizant of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors’ activities and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or via the WFS whistleblower program.

Compensation

$21.25 Per Hour

Benefits Offered

• 401K Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Qualifications & Requirements

• HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.

This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement of the Transport Workers Union (TWU), a labor union which requires joining the TWU and paying union dues.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and days off.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Ability to successfully communicate with others.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-noise level environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for moving air cargo within designated warehouse.
• Load and unload cargo from pallets and containers.
• Build up cargo for outbound flights.
• Break down cargo from import flights.
• Facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo to and from semitrucks.
• May operate basic cargo handling equipment such as forklift, aircraft pallets and pallet jacks.
• Check freight for proper piece count, weight, dimensions and documents as appropriate when accepting or delivering cargo.
• May transport cargo to and from aircraft driving 3,000 lb. vehicle using depth perception to negotiate vehicle with attached carts through congested area. Read "off-load" sheets to determine destination of cargo.
• While performing aircraft push-out and/or towing functions, engage in proper specific ground to cockpit communication via hand signals and voice commands, with and without, the assistance of sight or visual aids.
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids.